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stilted

/ˈstɪltɪd/

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verb

竹馬に乗せる、竹馬のように

To raise on stilts, or as if on stilts

Examples :

"The construction crew stilted the house to protect it from the rising floodwaters. "

建設作業員は、上昇する洪水から家を守るために、家を竹馬のように高くしました。

building structure

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adjective

高床式の、高足の

Making use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts.

Examples :

"The lifeguard's chair was stilted, providing a clear view of the entire beach. "

監視員の椅子は高床式で、ビーチ全体を見渡すことができました。

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adjective

ぎこちない, 仰々しい, 不自然な

Elevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on redundant, unnecessary elements.

Examples :

"He gave a stilted bow and left."

彼はぎこちないお辞儀をして去った。

style language writing communication character

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adjective

高床式の, 支柱で支えられた

Of a building or architectural feature such as an arch or vault: supported by stilts; also (generally) having the main part raised above the usual level by some structure.

Examples :

"The beach house was built on a stilted foundation to protect it from flooding during high tide. "

高潮時の浸水を防ぐため、そのビーチハウスは高床式の基礎の上に建てられました。

architecture building